Award

Catering for NATO Starlift Meeting

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency awarded a contract for catering services to GATHER & GATHER for the NATO Starlift Meeting, held at Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth House. The award was formalised on 21 July 2025, following a procurement process classified as below threshold - without competition, indicating a direct procurement method. The contracting process was completed, with the contract period running from 10 May to 19 May 2025. The services were to be delivered in the UKM region, aligning with the central government's procurement practices. Additionally, this procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on catering services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of supporting high-profile, international meetings. Although a large-scale company was awarded the contract, businesses of similar capacity, or those aspiring to expand their operations, should consider engaging in similar procurements with government agencies. Opportunities like this can enhance a company’s reputation, solidify relationships with governmental bodies, and provide a platform for showcasing service excellence in logistical event support.

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Notice Title

Catering for NATO Starlift Meeting

Notice Description

Catering for event at Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,619 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATHER & GATHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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